On May 29, in the first round of the 'Nippon Life Central-Pacific League Interleague 2026' between Chiba Lotte Marines and Hanshin Tigers held in Zozo Marine Stadium, Chiba Lotte Marines suffered a shutout game loss 0-1.

Chiba Lotte Marines Starting pitcher Haruya Tanaka pitcher closer the runs of the first inning with two outs and runners on first and third in the first inning, but in the bottom of the second, with one out and bases loaded, they allowed the lead between infield grounders. Still, from the third inning onward, he delivered a stunning pitch with four consecutive inning retired all three batters in order. He pitched 115 pitches in 6 innings, 3 hit 2 Walk 3 strike out 1 runs out of mound.

In the bottom of the 2nd inning, starting Haruto Takahashi, who has started seven games this season and allowed three extra-base hits, started against Haruto Takahashi, pitcher Raito Ikeda player doble with two outs and a runner on second, but couldn't capitalize. From the third inning onward, he barely reached first hit and runners on second base in 5 inning, making for a tough situation. Meanwhile, the second pitcher, Fumiya Ono pitcher, pitched two innings with 1 hit and no runs.

His second chance of the game came in the bottom of the eighth, when he snatched Walk with one out and extended the opportunity with two outs and runners on first and third on pinch hitter Polanco's fly to right. However, the next Ryusei Ogawa player was grounded out to second. In the top of the ninth, the third pitcher, Naoya Masuda pitcher, closer with no runs, and immediately after, in the bottom of the ninth, two outs with runners on first and second created a chance. In a crucial moment, Ikeda came up to bat, but the game ended with a grounder to shortstop.

Chiba Lotte Marines, who lost, held their ground with pitcher to runs with three relays, but the lineup couldn't respond to their strong pitching. They ended scoreless with 3 hit scattered attempts.

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God ○ Haruto Takahashi - S Doris
● Haruya Tanaka-Fumiya Ono-Naoya Masuda

Written by Ao Yokoyama